Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1920 — SCHOOL AND CHURCHES CLOSE [ARTICLE]

SCHOOL AND CHURCHES CLOSE

At Remington on Account of Prevalence of Diphtheria. The public schools was closed Monday, a few days In advance of the regular holiday vacation on account of the prevalence of diphtheria, a number of new cases having been reported. Every precaution should be taken by each Individual so that the disease may not spread any further than it now has. The churches have also agreed to close for the' present and all Christmas exercises have been abandoned, it not being considered right to hold gatherings of any character. In consequence the various families will arrange their, own little celebrations at home this year. The lecture course number which was scheduled for Wednesday evening has also been called off. Five new cases of diphtheria since last Saturday were reported this week, as follows: A young son of Burdett Porter, two children of Newboldt’s and one of Mrs. Maggie Banes. All are under quarantine. Rollie Turner is also reported as suffering from diphtheria. Remington Press.